Charles Divins (born January 29, 1976) is an American actor who played the role of Chad Harris-Crane on the television soap opera Passions from 2002 to 2007, when he decided not to join some of the other cast members when Passions moves from NBC to DirecTV.

Divins is a native of Dallas, Texas where he was born and raised.

Prior to becoming an actor, he wanted to become a hospital administrator, but instead became an actor and model. Divins modeled for Tommy Hilfiger in magazines like GQ, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Gear. He's appeared in commercials for Nissan and Crystal Light. Divins also appeared in the music video for "8th World Wonder" by Kimberley Locke, he also appeared on Olivia and 50 Cent's "Best Friend" music video as Olivia's love interest.

Charles changed career paths to live TV. He was a correspondent for NBC’s LXTV and 1st Look. In 2012 he joined the cast of the CW's morning show The Daily Buzz. After a two years Charles made the move to local news.

In October 2014, he became the morning anchor at NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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